Skip to main content
iRubric: Journalism: Article Rubric

iRubric: Journalism: Article Rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Journalism: Article Rubric 
Journalism: Article Rubric
Use this rubric when writing news articles for the paper. Students will grade themselves using the rubric and turn in self-assessment and article to editor for comments/changes.
Rubric Code: AX9867W
By vanceaustin
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Journalism: Article Rubric
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Developing

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Lead

Poor

Lead is non-existent.
Fair

Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H.
Developing

Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H.
Good

Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H.
Excellent

Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H in several paragraphs.
Organization

Poor

Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Fair

Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid.
Developing

The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid at a basic level.
Good

The information follows a coherant inverted pyramid structure.
Excellent

Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions

Poor

Article lacks transitions.
Fair

Transitions are weak or not complete.
Developing

Has basic transitions that are choppy.
Good

Good transitions help article clarity.
Excellent

Uses mature transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics

Poor

Significant errors make article unacceptable.
Fair

Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.
Developing

Some grammar or mechanics issues.
Good

Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.
Excellent

Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Closure

Poor

No ending apparent.
Fair

Attempts a summarization strategy.
Developing

Summarization strategy employed but not effective. May be repetitive, redundant or choppy.
Good

Effective summarization of article's main points.
Excellent

Creates satisfying ending summarizing main points; investigative report, ends with global question.
1st Draft Assessment
Student Assessment

Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Fair

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Developing

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Good

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Excellent

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Editor Assessment

Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Fair

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Developing

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Good

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Excellent

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Final Assessment
Student Assessment

Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Fair

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Developing

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Good

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Excellent

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Editor Assessment

Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Fair

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Developing

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Good

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure
Excellent

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Closure



Keywords:
  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid

Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98